Greater Manchester becomes first city-region officially recognised by the Living Wage Foundation for the take up of the real Living Wage.

Onward has stressed that levelling up plans should also include a radical expansion of neighbourhood control through town and parish councils.

The LGA has said that nearly 700,000 new green jobs could be created by 2030 if councils are given a greater role in local job creation.

Glasgow City Council is celebrating the city being awarded the EarthCheck Benchmarked Community status.

3,000 electric vehicle charge-points will be rolled-out across Birmingham to reduce city emissions by 50 per cent in 2030, compared to 2020 levels.

Planning applications will have to show how they help meet Scotland’s ambitious targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2045 to get approval.

The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to 22 organisations focused on improving the safety of women and girls at night.

A new poll has found that local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas.

Legislation that will protect and enhance the environment for future generations has now passed into UK law.

Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to help the UK work towards its net zero goal by 2050 or earlier.

New research has identified the top 74 areas in Great Britain at risk of economic disruption from the transition to net zero.

A Clean Air Zone will launch next summer enabling Bristol to meet clean air targets in 2023, with £42 million of government funding.

Greater Manchester has set out a new ambition to become the first city-region to deliver a carbon neutral transport network.

The Welsh Government has announced details of four flexible voting pilot schemes being taken forward by local authorities.

Councils in England are being empowered to better tackle issues affecting their communities, including youth unemployment and crime.

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